2021 FORD F-450 Owners Manual

Action
Message
The electric park brake system has been put into a special
mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Maintenance
Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality could still be available. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system detects a condition that requiresservice. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system detects a condition within the
power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
The steering lock system detects a condition that requiresservice. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the
sensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
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Remote Start
Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift buttonto drive your vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Gear Shift Button
Seats Action
Message
A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.
Memory Recall Not
Permitted While Driving
Shows where you have saved your memory setting.
Memory {0} Saved
Starting System Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle .
To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
Tailgate Action
Message
The tailgate is not completely closed.
Tailgate Ajar
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 421).
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 421).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is inuse. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 421). If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Trail Control
(If Equipped) Action
Message
You must reduce your vehicle speed to use trail control.
Reduce Speed To Enter Trail
Control
You must release the park brake to use trail control.
Trail Control Not Available with
Park Brake Applied
You successfully enabled trail control and must pressSET to activate.
Trail Control Enabled Use SET
Button to Set Speed
A trail control system fault has occurred, the drivermust resume control.
Trail Control Off Driver Resume
Control
The system has switched off.
Trail Control Off
A system fault is present.
Trail Control Fault See Manual
You must switch the cruise control off to use trailcontrol.
Trail Control Not Available with
Cruise Control Active
You must close the door to use trail control.
Trail Control Not Available with
Driver Door Open
You switched descent control off, causing the systemto turn trail control propulsion off. The vehicle still
brakes if descending a hill. You must press the trail
control switch to reset the system and switch it off.
You can press the switch again to switch this system on.
Descent Control Now Active
Press Trail Control Switch To Exit
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Action
Message
Displays when you must switch off the trailer backupassist to use trail control.
Trail Control Not Available
While Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Active
Displays when the system detects that you could bestuck in sand and turns trail control on to the lowest set speed.
Set Trail Control to 1 MPH to Aid
in Getting Unstuck in Sand
Set Trail Control to 2 km/h to
Aid in Getting Unstuck in Sand
Trailer Action
Message
The current gain setting for the trailer brake.
Trailer Brake Gain: {trailer gain
value:#0.0}
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when youdo not have a trailer connected.
Trailer Brake Gain: {trailer gain
value:#0.0} No Trailer
Faults sensed in the Integrated Trailer Brake ControlModule followed by a single chime. See Towing a
Trailer (page 282).
Trailer Brake Module Fault
The system detects a correct trailer connection duringa given ignition cycle.
Trailer Connected
The system senses a trailer connection becomes
disconnected, either intentionally or unintentionally, during a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer
wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 282).
Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See
Towing
a Trailer (page 282).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See
Towing a Trailer (page 282).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
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Action
Message
One or more tires on your trailer is below the specifiedtire pressure.
Trailer Tire Low Specified:
A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor
Capability Not Detected
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 421).
Trailer Tire Pressure Indication
Not Setup See Manual
4WD Action
Message
A 4X4 system fault is present. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Check 4x4
The 4X4 system is making a shift.
4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyou do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).
For 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyour vehicle's speed is too fast.
For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
For 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h Displays when you attempt to switch out of 4X4 LOWand you do not shift the transmission to neutral (N)
To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch out of 4X4 LOWand your vehicle's speed is too fast.
To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h
Could display when there is a Transfer case gear toothblockage while shifting to or from 4L or to the neutral state.
Shift Delayed Pull Forward
Displays when the system requires an additional
transmission shift to neutral (N) to complete a transfer case shift.
Shift to Neutral
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Action
Message
Displays when you command a 4x4 shift during
conditions which are potentially harmful to the drive- line components.
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h
Displays when the 4x4 system requests you releasethe accelerator pedal to complete a 4x4 shift. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 213).
To Engage 4x4 Release Acceler-
ator Pedal
Displays when you command a drive mode change toDeep Snow/Sand and the vehicle is in 2H.
For Improved Performance 4x4
Recommended
Displays when you attempt to switch out of 4x4 LOWand Rock Crawl mode is engaged.
To Exit 4x4 LOW Exit Rock
Crawl Mode
Displays when you attempt to select Rock Crawl modeand 4x4 LOW is not engaged.
To Enter Rock Crawl Mode 4x4
LOW is Required
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and therefore to heat or cool
the interior to a predetermined
temperature.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:
•
The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The ignition is on.
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.
Note: You can use remote start with
FordPass. See Connecting the Vehicle to
a Wi-Fi Network (page 474).
ENABLING REMOTE START
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
Remote Start on or off.
Note: To remote start with FordPass, make
sure that the modem is enabled.
See
Connecting FordPass to the Modem
(page
474). REMOTELY STARTING THE
ENGINE WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
To start the engine, do the following: Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
Note: You can also use the FordPass app
to start the engine.
Note: The turn signals flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
engine is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the engine.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the engine. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION
To extend the engine running duration
during remote start, do the following: Press the button on the remote
control.
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Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
Note: You can extend the engine running
duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
REMOTELY STOPPING THE
ENGINE Press the button on the remote
control to stop the engine.
Note: You can also use the FordPass app
to stop the engine.
REMOTE START REMOTE
CONTROL INDICATORS
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful.
Solid green.
Remote stopsuccessful.
Solid red.
Request failed or
status not received.
Blinking red.
Status incomplete.
Blinking green.
REMOTE START SETTINGS
Switching Climate Control Auto
Mode On and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Remote Start Setup. 3. Press
Climate Control.
4. Select
Vehicle.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the auto mode on, the
system attempts to heat or cool the interior
to
72°F (22°C).
Note: When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the last
used settings.
Switching Climate Control Last
Settings On and Off
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
Last settings on or off.
Note: If you switch the last settings on, the
system remembers the last used settings.
Switching the Heated Seat
Settings On and Off
(If Equipped)
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated seat settings
on, the heated seats turn on during cold
weather.
Switching the Heated Steering
Wheel Settings On and Off (If Equipped)
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats and Steering Wheel.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
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